FARMER’S DINNER -- Fundraiser for the new Pristava pool

Saturday, November 7, 2009

The board of Slovenska Pristava invites you to Lausche Lodge for a farmer’s dinner to benefit our new pool. The dinner will consist of goulash and polenta, dessert and coffee for $12.00. Molitve will begin at 3pm at the chapel. Dinner will be served at 4pm.

Stay and enjoy the fall evening with music, drinks and friends. Only pre-sale tickets will be sold. Please contact Elizabeth Zalik for your reservations at 440-537-1941.

KMEČKA VEČERJA
Zbiranje denarja za plavalni bazen.

Odbor Slovenske pristave vabi vse člane in prijatelje na kmečko večerjo v Lauschetovi dvorani na Pristavi v soboto zvečer 7. novembra ob 4. uri popoldne.    Privoščili si boste lahko golaž z polento, slaščico in kavo za $ 12. Za ples in zabavo bodo igrali Pristavski muzikantje. Čisti dobiček je namenjen za novi plavalni bazen.  Nakaznice za večerjo samo v predprodaji, če pokličete Elizabeto Zalik na št. 440-537-1941.  Gospodinje lepo prosimo za pecivo.

Pridite in uživajte lep jesenski večer na Slovenski pristavi.

Pristava Replaces Existing Swimming Pool

August, 2009 - Slovenska Pristava is replacing the existing swimming pool this year.  The current swimming pool is over 40 years old and cannot be repaired any longer; parts are no longer available to repair essential filters and pumps, and the walls of the pool leak water.  Through the dedicated maintenance efforts of Pristava members, the pool has lasted twice as long as originally estimated, but replacement of the pool is the only option now available. 

The pool is a significant reason that families come to Pristava, looking forward to summers spent poolside in a safe environment and an inexpensive day of entertainment.  These young families are the future of Slovenska Pristava and we need to provide family-oriented entertainment options. 

The total project will cost $700,000 for materials and some contract labor.  We will again minimize costs by using volunteer labor.  Only the most critical construction components will be done using professional contract labor, and the contractor will supply a 15 year warranty.  The work will be completed in two phases:

• Phase I will replace the existing structure with a new swimming pool with stainless steel walls, a children’s area, an area for slides, and a general swimming area.  The construction will begin in September and completed in the spring to have the pool available for the 2010 summer season.
• Phase II would be done in 2010 or later to install two 24 foot slides.   

We have already committed $150,000 from Slovenska Pristava funds.  We have also received generous donations from several members that have provided an additional $40,000.  The members of the Board of Slovenska Pristava have pledged at least $500 per member, resulting in an additional $25,000.  Although these amounts provide a base to begin the project, additional funds are clearly needed. 

We are asking for your financial support to successfully complete the swimming pool project.   We understand that economic conditions are difficult, but your support will allow us to achieve our goals for the members of the Slovenska Pristava family.  Thank you for your continued support of Slovenska Pristava, and we hope that you can help us again.

Sincerely,

Odbor Slovenske Pristave

If you have any questions, please contact one of the members of the Fund Raising Committee below:

Frank S. Zalar  440-943-3844
Tony Cerer       440-339-8669
David Osenar   440-785-9696

Recent Photos of the Pool Renovation Project: Click Here to See

See a complete collection of Pool Photos, from the early days
to the latest photos: Click Here to See

Pristavska noč
Traditional Pristavska noč Banquet will be held on Saturday January 24. in Slovenian National home on St. Clair Avenue. Starting time is at 6 pm and dinner will be served at 7 o'clock. Dancing to the music of Veseli godci. For reservations call Elizabeta Zalik on tel.# 216-537-1941 or Metka Zalar at 440-943-3844. Members and friends invited.

Tradicionalen ples in zabava Pristavska noč bo letos v soboto 24. januarja v Narodnem domu na St. Clair Avenue. Začetek ob 6. uri in vecerja ob 7. uri zvecer. Za ples in zabavo bodo poskrbeli Veseli godci. Za rezervacijo poklicite Elizabeto Zalik na tel. # 440-537-1941, ali pa Metko Zalar na # 440-943-3844. Clani in prijatelji Slovenske pristave vabljeni.

Ob odkritju nove dvorane na Slovenski pristavi

Pozdravljeni vsi na Pristavi,
na otvoritveni proslavi
ki skupnost naša jo slavi!
Na koščku mile domovine,
kjer doživljamo spomine,
naš rod slovenski še živi!

Bog plačaj vsem, ki ste garali
in v dar nam to dvorano dali,
ta veličastni naš nov dom!
Tu radi vsi se bomo zbrali,
se veselili in kramljali,
mladine tu gojili vzpon.

Zahvaljeni vsi za darove
Za gradnjo te dvorane nove,
ki je slovenstva nov mejnik!
Prav vsem, ki skupnost bogatite
in s svojim zgledom nas učite,
naj Bog bo zvest, bogat Plačnik!

Vsem pa, ki ste odšli pred nami,
oblubljamo mi tukaj zbrani
zvestobo vse do konca dni.
Slovenci, stari ali mladi,
kot bratje se imejmo radi!
Pristava raste naj, cveti!

Dr. Edi Gobec